In this Chinese name, the family name is Wu.
Bruno Wu | |
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Wu in 2023 | |
Born | 1966 (age 58–59) |
Nationality | Chinese |
Alma mater | Culver–Stockton College Washington University in St. Louis Fudan University |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Founder and CEO of Sun Seven Stars investment Group |
Spouse | Yang Lan |
Bruno Wu Zheng (Chinese: 吴征; born 1966) is a Chinese entrepreneur.
In 2016, Forbes estimated his family's fortune around $1 billion.
Education
Wu studied at the University of Savoy, Chambéry, France. He returned to China, worked on a hotel project, and moved to the US to study starting in August 1989 at the Culver–Stockton College, Missouri, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business management in 1990, and in 1993, a master's degree in international relations from Washington University in St. Louis, US.
In 2001, Wu earned a PhD from the School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University, China.
Career
Wu was the chairman of Sun Media Group (1999-2007), and a director of Shanda Group (2006-2009). Wu was co-chairman of Sina from 2001 to 2002. He was chief operating officer for Asia Television from 1998 to 1999.
References
- Ideanomics. "Ideanomics Announces Director Changes". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- "Bruno Wu & family". Forbes. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- Parpart, Uwe. "A Star Is Born". Forbes.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Cannes: Seven Stars Media Chairman & CEO Bruno Wu on Changes Needed in Chinese Film (Q&A)". Hollywoodreporter.com. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- "Dr. Bruno Wu '90 | Alumni Story | Culver-Stockton College". 8 March 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- Tartaglione, Nancy (5 June 2013). "Bruno Wu Q&A: Is He Mr. Chinawood?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Businesspeople from Shanghai
- Billionaires from Shanghai
- Chinese mass media owners
- Fudan University alumni
- Chinese chief operating officers
- Culver–Stockton College alumni
- Washington University in St. Louis alumni
- Université Savoie Mont Blanc alumni
- Chinese company founders
- Chinese expatriates in the United States